Sharp VC-A410X

a Recording a TV Programme
Cassette Erase Protection
A VMS cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental
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erasure of recorded material. Removing the tab prevents
recording. To record on a video cassette with the tab removed,
place adhesive tape over the tab opening.
ERASURE PROTECTION TAB
Recording a TV Programme
PREPARATION
(VC-H610X)
STOP
TAPE
SPEED
INPUT
SELECT
PAUSE/
STILL
CHANNEL
©/©
REC
(VC-A410X)
•Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
PROCEDURE
O Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
@ Insert the cassette, making sure the erasure protection hole is covered.
© Select the channel position you wish to record with the CHANNEL ®/Q buttons.
0 Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with the TAPE SPEED button on
the remote control ( “ SP ” or “ LP ” will light up on the VCR display). SP (Standard Play) gives the best
picture quality. LP (Long Play) gives the longest recording time.
© Press the REC button. (If the erasure protection hole is uncovered, the cassette will be ejected.) To
pause during recording, press the PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button. To resume recording, press the
PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button again
© To stop recording, press the STOP button.
I NOTE >
• The pause mode disengages automatically after about 5 minutes, and the VCR enters stop mode.
♦ To record audio and video from an external source through the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the rear of the VCR,
press the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control or press the CHANNEL WS buttons to select the AV
channel position situated between the last channel and first channel. (When the AV position is selected, “ AV ” is
displayed where a channel position number is usually displayed.)
• VGA410X is only equipped with AUDIO/VIOEO (rear) terminals, ( “ AV ” is displayed.)
• If the TV signals are weak and the picture changes to monochrome, set the PAL mode on the MODE selection
screen. (See Colour Mode on page 19.) Normally, the colour mode should be set to “ AUTO ” .
To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording
After steps O to © have been completed, select the programme you wish to view using the TV tuner.
At the end of the tape, your VCR will automatically stop recording, rewind to the beginning of the tape,
eject the tape and turn off the power.
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